Lancaster, New York vs. Valdese, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdese, North Carolina is 4.4% cheaper than Lancaster, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,789 in Valdese, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdese, North Carolina is cheaper than Lancaster, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Valdese
than in Lancaster, New York
Lancaster, NY vs. Valdese, NC
Compared to Lancaster, Valdese is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher